Learn Korean: The Rise of Korean-Japanese Couples

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Date: March 18, 2026

Introduction

This reading material discusses the recent increase in the number of Korean-Japanese couples, as well as the growing positive perceptions that Koreans and Japanese have towards each other. It provides insights into the cultural and social factors behind this trend.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
긍정적 geungjeongjeog positive 한국인의 일본에 대한 긍정적인 인식이 높아졌다.The positive perception of Koreans towards Japan has increased.
호감 hogam liking, affection 일본에 호감을 느낀다는 한국인이 많다.Many Koreans feel affection towards Japan.
상호 sangho mutual, reciprocal 한국과 일본의 상호 호감도가 상승했다.The mutual affection between Korea and Japan has increased.
혼인 honin marriage 상호 호감도 상승은 혼인 증가로 이어졌다.The increase in mutual affection led to an increase in marriages.
입증 ipjeung prove, demonstrate 취업자 수치로도 이 추세가 입증된다.This trend is also demonstrated by the employment statistics.
가파르다 gapareuda steep, rapid 일본인의 한국에 대한 호감도가 가파르게 상승했다.The Japanese affection towards Korea has increased rapidly.
불과 bulgwa only, merely 2018년 20%에 불과했던 수치가 늘었다.The figure that was only 20% in 2018 has increased.
따르다 dareuda to follow, according to 해외 취업업계에 따르면 이런 추세가 나타났다.According to the overseas employment industry, this trend has emerged.
최근 choegeun recently 최근 1~2년 사이 한국인의 인식이 크게 높아졌다.The perception of Koreans has greatly increased in the past 1-2 years.
발표하다 balpyohada to announce, publish 일본 신문통신조사회가 이 조사 결과를 발표했다.The Japan Newspaper and Communication Survey Association announced the survey results.

Reading Text

최근 1~2년 사이 한국인의 일본에 대한 긍정적인 인식이 크게 높아졌다.

In the past 1-2 years, the positive perception of Koreans towards Japan has greatly increased.

해외 취업업계에 따르면, 2025년 11~12월에 실시된 일본 신문통신조사회의 '대일 미디어 여론조사'에 따르면 일본에 호감을 느낀다는 한국인이 56.4%였다.

According to the overseas employment industry, the Japan Newspaper and Communication Survey Association's 'Media Opinion Survey on Japan' conducted in November-December 2025 showed that 56.4% of Koreans felt affection towards Japan.

지난해 동아시아연구원(EAI)이 발표한 조사에서도 "일본에 대해 좋은 인상을 갖고 있다"는 응답이 63.3%를 기록했다.

In a survey released last year by the East Asia Institute (EAI), 63.3% of respondents said they had a positive impression of Japan.

이처럼 한국인의 일본에 대한 호감도가 높아진 것은 취업자 수치로도 입증된다.

This increase in the affection of Koreans towards Japan is also demonstrated by the employment statistics.

반대로 일본인의 한국에 대한 호감도 역시 가파르게 상승했다.

On the other hand, the affection of Japanese towards Korea has also risen rapidly.

2018년 20%에 불과했던 수치가 7년 만에 두 배 넘게 늘었다.

The figure that was only 20% in 2018 has more than doubled in 7 years.

이처럼 한국과 일본 간의 상호 호감도 상승은 혼인 증가로 이어졌다.

This mutual increase in affection between Korea and Japan has led to an increase in marriages.

Cultural Notes

The growing mutual affection between Koreans and Japanese reflects the evolving cultural and social ties between the two neighboring countries. This trend can be attributed to increased economic and cultural exchanges, as well as efforts to overcome historical tensions. The rise in Korean-Japanese couples is a tangible sign of the deepening connections between the two societies.

Source: 네이버 뉴스 | Original Article
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한국인의 일본에 대한 긍정적인 인식이 최근 얼마나 높아졌나요?

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일본 신문통신조사회가 발표한 조사 결과에 따르면 일본에 호감을 느낀다는 한국인은 몇 %였나요?

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동아시아연구원(EAI)이 발표한 조사에서 "일본에 대해 좋은 인상을 갖고 있다"는 응답은 몇 %였나요?

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일본인의 한국에 대한 호감도가 2018년 대비 얼마나 상승했나요?

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한국과 일본 간의 상호 호감도 상승은 어떤 결과로 이어졌나요?

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